Oh No! KFC Double Down Is Coming Back KFC is reintroducing the Double Down burger, with a twist, in the UK (for now) for a limited time. Starting February 10, customers can get this monstrously unhealthy sandwich until March 16 (Hodges, 2025). In the already unhealthy world of fast food, we must admit that the […]
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Should We Care About Portion Sizes? The answer is most definitely YES! The obesity rate for adults 20 years and older in the US is around 73%, one of the highest in the world (“FastStats,” 2024). Oversized portions, high-calorie fast food, and processed foods contribute to this epidemic (Young & Nestle, 2002). Portion control is
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Super Bowl Sunday: Unhealthy Fast Food Takeouts To Avoid Super Bowl Sunday is all about football, commercials, and, of course, indulgent food. But while it’s tempting to load up on wings, pizza, and nachos, some fast food takeout options are nutritional nightmares—loaded with excessive calories, sodium, and unhealthy fats. If you’re trying to be mindful
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Yikes! Coca-Cola Recalls Toxic Soda In Europe Reports indicate that Coca-Cola has announced a recall of some of its products in Europe after detecting higher levels of a chemical called “Chlorate.” The affected cans and glass bottles were produced in Ghent, Belgium, and distributed in Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The problem was
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Is Ryze Mushroom Coffee Worth The Hype? As an avid coffee drinker, I tried Ryze coffee to see the hype. Ryze Mushroom Coffee has experienced a surge in popularity recently. Interest in the brand grew by 72% over the past year, which aligns with the increasing consumer interest in functional beverages that offer health benefits
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Avoid These Unhealthy Salads When Eating Out Fast foods and restaurants market their salads as healthy options, but some can be surprisingly unhealthy due to high-calorie dressings, fried toppings, or large amounts of cheese and processed meats. While salads are typically associated with healthy eating, some common ingredient choices can overload them with calories, fat,
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High Cholesterol Items At Burger King Ranked Burger King is one of the world’s most popular and widely recognized fast food chains. It is the second-largest fast-food burger chain globally, trailing only McDonald’s in size and reach. Its annual sales often exceed $10 billion, with the majority coming from the U.S. market. Burger King is
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Fast-Foods With An Insane Amount Of Salt Salt is a natural preservative that helps extend the shelf life of food by stopping bacterial growth. However, most fast food items contain far more sodium than is needed for taste or preservation, leading to concerns over public health. Salt is also used liberally in fast food to
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Most Unhealthy Fast Food Breakfast Menu Items A survey found that over 36% of adults in the United States eat fast food daily, and breakfast products are fast becoming a growing segment of this trend (“Products – Data Briefs – Number 320 – September 2018,” 2019). According to this report (DiPalma, 2024), fast food chains
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MyPlate Meal Planner The MyPlate Plan is a nutrition guide created by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help people choose healthy, balanced meals. In 2011, MyPlate replaced the Food Pyramid. Unlike the pyramid, MyPlate uses a plate graphic to represent meal proportions, making it more intuitive and easier to visualize. It shows
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